Ask your MP to attend the AHP workforce debate The contribution of allied health professions will be debated in Westminster on Thursday 23 April. Help raise the profile of physiotherapy

📢 Physiotherapy is on Westminster's agenda on Thursday 23 April.

Ask your MP to attend the debate on the AHP workforce.

This is a key opportunity to raise the profile of physiotherapy.

📨 Invite your MP: www.csp.org.uk/blog/2026/04/physiothera...

Stop antisemitism urges CSP The CSP has expressed anger at the arson attack in a Harrow synagogue over the weekend, and pledged solidarity with the Jewish community. 

Stop antisemitism urges CSP

The CSP has expressed anger at the arson attack in a Harrow synagogue over the weekend, and pledged solidarity with the Jewish community.

Read the response and find more information and support:

‘We would never give somebody half of a prescription or say, sorry, we've only got enough people to give you half of your operation.’

Sara Hazzard CSP and stroke survivor David were on ITV Meridian to highlight critical understaffing and to call for investment in rehab.

#RightToRehab

What does getting involved with the CSP look like?

This Frontline article shares how members are making a difference — from campaigning for services to supporting colleagues and becoming reps.

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#OneCSP #CSPPhysio

'Acutally it's not a lack of physiotherapists, it's a lack of the roles being created. So most services are consistently, if not chronically understaffed.'

Sara Hazzard CSP was on LBC News, highlighting critical understaffing following the results of our survey with ACPIN.

#RightToRehab

A new evaluation of #FirstContactPhysio services in England has been published by @nhsgirft.bsky.social.

The report maps out how the FCP role is operating in primary care and makes a series of recommendations, including better integration of FCP roles within the wider MSK pathway.

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NHS rehabilitation care staff shortage fails stroke patients, say health leaders People receive rehab only three to four days a week in hospital – and one to two days once they are discharged, data suggests The NHS is failing stroke patients and limiting their chances of recovery because of a shortage of rehabilitation care staff, health leaders have said. More people are surviving strokes than ever before in the UK. But their hopes of getting better are being dashed because of a lack of physiotherapists and other specialist staff, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology. Continue reading...

NHS rehabilitation care staff shortage fails stroke patients, say health leaders

NHS rehabilitation care staff shortage fails stroke patients, say health leaders People receive rehab only three to four days a week in hospital – and one to two days once they are discharged, data suggests

More people are surviving strokes than ever before in the UK.

But their hopes of getting better are being dashed because of a lack of physiotherapists.

We highlight critical workforce shortages with ACPIN and @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social.

#RightToRehab

1 in 6 people live with a neurological condition but only 1 in 3 actually get the rehabilitation that they need.

Our CRA partner MS Society UK have published 'Thriving not surviving', which reveals a lack of access to rehabilitation and outlines the steps needed for this to change.

#RightToRehab

CSP responds to doctors’ pay award with concerns for Agenda for Change staff The government has confirmed it has accepted recommendations from the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) for 2026-27 with most doctors and dentists receiving a 3.5 per cent pay increase, and salaried dentists in community and public dental services receiving 3.75 per cent.

'It’s enormously disappointing that once again, physiotherapy staff and other NHS workers on Agenda for Change will receive less than their medical colleagues.'

CSP responds to doctors’ pay award with concerns for Agenda for Change staff

#CSP4FairPay

'The CSP in our evidence pointed out that the long-term understaffing in the NHS creates emergency capacity problems.'

@robyeldham.bsky.social examines the findings in the UK Covid 19 Inquiry report on the impact on healthcare.

CSP members urged to sign open letter on NHS pay Unions including the CSP are encouraging members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to add their voice to calls for better NHS pay.

Unions including the CSP are encouraging members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to add their voice to calls for better NHS pay. ⬇️

#CSP4FairPay

Physiotherapists were thanked by the Prime Minister for their work training clinicians in Ukraine.

Physiotherapist @soniakumarmp.bsky.social used Prime Minister's Questions to highlight the vital work of the UK physiotherapists in the region.

Worrying NHS staff survey results demand firm action, says CSP The CSP has reiterated its call for action as the latest NHS Staff Survey in England showed the growing impact on CSP members' workloads, wellbeing and patient care. 

Worrying NHS staff survey results demand firm action, says CSP

The CSP has reiterated the urgent need for action as the latest NHS Staff Survey in England showed the growing impact on members' workloads, wellbeing and patient care.

Getting involved with the CSP doesn’t look the same for everyone.

From representing colleagues and joining networks to supporting campaigns, One CSP helps you explore the options.

👉 https://bit.ly/49o06eM

#OneCSP #CSPPhysio

.@soniakumarmp.bsky.social on the first meeting of the all-party parliamentary group for allied health professionals.

The APPG aims to strengthen the voice and visibility of the AHP workforce to ensure they have support, recognition and investment.

Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-03...

The National Cancer Plan is ambitious. Now the real work begins. The scale of its ambition must be audacious: every 75 seconds, someone receives a cancer diagnosis. 

The National Cancer Plan is ambitious. Now the real work begins.'

With prehab and rehab embedded in the government's National Cancer Plan in England, Sara Hazzard CSP explores how this is a defining moment for our nation's health.

#RightToRehab

Campaign as ONE in action 👇

Richard Sealy championed the #RightToRehab campaign by engaging his MP and sharing patients’ stories in Parliament — helping spark a cross-party debate.

Change starts with speaking up.

Find out how you can get involved 👉
https://bit.ly/46De5LP

#CampaignAsONE #OneCSP

Volunteering with the CSP can mean mentoring, shaping policy, supporting networks or joining committees.

However much time you have, there’s a way to Volunteer as ONE.

Explore the options 👉
www.csp.org.uk/campaigns-influencing/on...

#VolunteerAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

👏 Thank you @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social

Prehabilitation and rehabilitation are embedded in the National Cancer Plan in England for the first time, giving every person with cancer the support they need to improve outcomes.

#RightToRehab

Volunteer as ONE is about giving your time to strengthen the profession.

Whether you have a little time or want a longer-term role, there are opportunities to suit you.

Explore how you can get involved 👉
https://bit.ly/4aAEz20

#VolunteerAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

NHS pay award ‘makes absolutely no ground on restoration’ A pay award of 3.3 per cent per cent for NHS workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is unacceptable, the CSP says. 

NHS pay award ‘makes absolutely no ground on restoration’

A pay award of 3.3% for NHS workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is unacceptable.

The government announced the award for 2026/7, having accepted recommendations from the NHS PRB.

#CSP4FairPay

🌟 Don't miss this useful collection of rehabilitation resources from @thecsp.bsky.social

The resources detail evidence-based best practice, innovation and guidance to shape rehab and recovery services.

www.csp.org.uk/professional...

Statement on divisive comments by Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United.

Statement on Comments by Jim Ratcliffe, Co-owner of Manchester United.

#manutd

CSP welcomes starting salary increase, but questions funding The Department of Health and Social Care announced today that pay for all band 5 Agenda for Change NHS staff would rise ahead of negotiations over other changes to the contract. 

CSP welcomes starting salary increase, but questions funding

The Department of Health and Social Care announced today that pay for all band 5 Agenda for Change NHS staff would rise ahead of negotiations over other changes to the contract.

Campaign as ONE is about standing together on issues that matter — like NHS staffing levels.

Understaffing is affecting patient care, workloads and wellbeing. This Frontline article explains what’s happening, actions happening nationally, and how members can campaign locally: https://bit.ly/4bGubb3

Campaign as ONE 📣

When physios campaign together, change is possible.
From national issues to workplace priorities, there are simple ways to support CSP campaigns and make your voice heard.

Explore how to get involved →
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#CampaignAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio #PhysioCommunity

Represent as One Make a difference in your workplace by becoming a CSP steward, safety rep or equality rep. Or jumpstart your physiotherapy career by becoming a student rep.

Represent as ONE at work can mean being a CSP steward, safety rep or equality rep.

Each role supports colleagues in different ways — from raising issues and improving safety to championing equity and inclusion.

Explore the roles 👉
https://bit.ly/3NVPPhv

#RepresentAsONE #OneCSP #CSPPhysio

'It's a landmark moment.' - @sarahazzard.bsky.social responds to the launch of England's National Cancer Plan. For the first time, the plan formally embeds prehabilitation and rehabilitation.

Read more: www.csp.org.uk/news/2026-02...

New AHP parliamentary group launches with big calls for government action Recognise allied health professionals (AHPs) as a strategic priority in workforce planning with equivalent status to nursing and medical workforce expansion, MPs and professional bodies including the CSP have told the UK government. 

'AHPs are the backbone of our health and care system.' - thank you, Sonia Kumar MP.

New AHP parliamentary group launches with big calls for government action. ⬇️